*Hi guys I'm back and here is another chapter for you I hope it's to your liking :D
Gene road her bike all the way down to the beach and stopped there. It was one of the most peaceful places she knew in New England. She observed as the foamy waves crashed onto the shore and sighed in relief. "Finally I can relax." She murmured to herself. Gene began to take off her shoes and stepped onto the fluffy sand, but as soon as she be began to enjoy her time she caught a glimpse of another person who seemed to be stripping right in the middle of the beach. She then recognized who it was Phineas! She thought. Gene turned around but it was too late, he had already spotted her so it was impossible for her to escape. He yelled out "Hey!" and ran over to her still with his pants on and she groaned and thought so much for my peaceful day out. Finny looked at her and asked "so now can I know your name?" Gene responded in defeat "It's Gene. My name is Gene Forrester and may I ask you why do I always meet you with at least one or more article of clothing missing?" Finny chuckled and said "well I was going to take a dip in the ocean … does that bother you?" Gene hid a hint of blush on her Face and said "No I-I…" she became flustered and couldn't manage to say anything.
"Hey do you want to go swimming" Finny innocently inquired, Gene glanced at him and responded "I was going to leave but I guess I could stay around for a bit." And she remained for most of the afternoon immersed in conversation with a person she had assumed to be unintelligible. Gene then noticed the sky darkening and said "I have to go." Phineas then asked "when can I see you again?" she looked into his infatuating green eyes and replied "maybe another day on the banks of the Naguamsett." She smiled and got on her bike
4 months later
Snow fell on the brown dried up grass on the Devon Academy school grounds. Phineas walked towards the Naguamsett River to cross the old bridge that Gene and himself had found a couple of months before. The river was almost frozen over as the winter transformed the orange and red autumn trees and mild fall days into crystal snow and barren land with chilling winds. It was almost noon and classes had already ended as teachers released their students for winter break. Phineas was eager to see Gene and give her a gift he had been saving for her. He held a small package in his hand which was wrapped in a pale pastel wrapping paper and a thin gold string. Phineas held the parcel with care and crossed the rickety bridge. Gene appeared over the horizon and walked towards the river. She had promised to meet Phineas there around noon to discuss what they had planned for winter break. She shuddered as wind whipped cold air against her face. She was used to winter but not ones as brutal as these. Her coat covered her torso and kept her arms warm, but left her legs completely bare, only thin stockings protected them from the elements. They both finally met face to face at the river bank "It's good to see you." Finny said to shivering Gene "I-IIttss good to see you to-oo Finny." She stuttered back to him. Phineas laughed and said "Here I'll give you my coat."
"No no it's fine you'll freeze to death"
"It's fine I'm used to it."
He took off his fur lined coat and placed it on her. She thanked him and then noticed the small package In his hands and asked "what's that?" she then noticed blush on his face and thought I've never seen Him act like that before. He handed her the package and said "Merry Christmas, hope you like it." She opened it and was surprised by its contents. A gold locket was placed inside the small box and she said "Finny you didn't need to get me this"
"I wanted to. Here let me put it on you."
"But…"
He gently took it out and put it around her neck. Gene then commented "I didn't get you anything."He grinned and replied "That's ok. The only thing I want is you here with me." Phineas then asked "So what are your plans for winter break?"
"I'm planning to stay up north until Christmas Eve, but I don't have a place to stay… I was going to ask Leah if I could stay with her but I'm-"He cut her off and said "You can stay with me at my house." Gene looked at him with shock and responded "Are you crazy? Your parents would go nuts."
"My parents always leave me alone until Christmas morning and they are always away anyway so I get lonely."
He held her closer to him and she smiled at him and said "Convince me." Finny then bent down until their lips were a bit apart and softly kissed her. Gene knew her face was probably scarlet but she didn't care. She put her arms around his neck and began to run her fingers through his hair. Finny then pulled away and grinned and she asked "What?" and he whispered to her "I love you" she smiled and said "I guess I should start packing."
Finny opened the door to the house and Gene stepped inside she looked all around and could clearly tell that Phineas' family had not been affected by the Great Depression. They seemed to be a fairly wealthy family and had many possessions to prove it. "Hey let me show you to the guest bedroom so you can put your stuff down." He said to her and held her hand as they walked upstairs. The room was capacious and was decorated with a wooden wardrobe and small side table next to a rather large bed. The bed sheets were white and had a pale green comfiture on top. Gene set her suit case down near the bed and sat down. "If you need extra blankets I can get them for you." Finny stated
"That's fine…thank you for taking me in it was kind of you."
"No problem besides I like being with you." Finny smiled at her and sat down and she looked into his mesmerizing blue green eyes and said "I also enjoy your company as well." He put his hand on hers and tilted towards her and whispered in his musical voice, which had always captivated gene since they had met, "Let's go out tonight just you and me." He caressed her flushed cheeks and she said "I'd like that."
It was almost midnight by the time they came home and Finny had shown her all around Boston. They both were tired after being out the entire day, but then He went over to the radio and turned on the radio and a slow jazz song played on the radio station. Gene knew that Finny loved music and smiled as he began to do a small dance and he walked towards her and asked "will you dance with me?" she responded "I can't dance but I will try." They both danced until it was one in the morning and they both laid on the couch in the living room and he kissed her on the forehead, and she closed her eyes.
Next Morning
The morning light filtered through the curtains. The front door slightly creaked as the door knob turned. Finny slightly opened his eyes and slowly woke up and noticed who the visitor opening the door was. He opened his eyes wide and said "Mom?" Gene moved as finny shifted on the couch and she lifted her head off his chest and asked "Finny what's wrong?" his mother walked over and said "you left the door open sweet heart and … who's that?" she questioned with a smile looking at Gene. "I thought you wouldn't be here until Christmas ma." Gene then rolled off of Finny and hit the floor. "Gene!" Finny yelled out and sat up and tried to help her. "She's pretty Phineas…" his mother noted and then asked "What's your name dear?"
"Gene Forrester and I am so sorry for bothering you I shouldn't be here."
"It's no problem dear I'm fine with you staying here, but Phineas should have spoken with me first.
Besides as long as you two are responsible and –"
Phineas cut her off and said "Mom please! We weren't even thinking about "that"."
"Alright I was just reminding you Finny. Anyway I was thinking of making breakfast so you two go upstairs and get ready." She responded. They both went up the stairs and Finny glanced at her and said
"Sorry about my mother… she's a bit talkative"
"I guess that's where you get it from" Gene commented. He smiled and he went into his room.
*And if any of you guys think that something happened between Finny and Gene that night I would like to clarify that they did not do it. Also review and tell me what you liked and what you don't like about the story so far I would really like some feedback from you guys, and DFTBA (don't forget to be awesome) Bye :)
